What do you think would have happened if Thorin had died before the company reached Erebor? Would the dwarves had continued? If so, who would lead them? In terms of movie characters, would Dwalin and Balin do so? (they are the wisest, most experienced, and know Thorin the best) or would Fili and Kili lead them since they are technically the "heirs"? Who would have been crowned King of Erebor if Thorin had died and Dain didn't show up?